SCALE
The Solihull & Coventry Automated Links Evolution (SCALE) project is a collaborative effort spearheaded by Solihull Council.
About the project
This £5.6 million driverless vehicle project is being funded by the Centre for Connected Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV). The project will deploy a fleet of three self-driving vehicles to transport passengers between Birmingham International rail station and Birmingham Business Park via the NEC. This route has a recognised need for alternative transport options and presents an ideal opportunity to develop commercial self-driving solutions in the area ahead of the HS2 launch.
Mock up of the OHMIO shuttle for SCALE project
SCALE aims to demonstrate and further develop understanding in the following areas:
- Commercial viability of self-driving operations
- Passenger value and pricing structures for these services
- Ongoing operational practices, including insurance, repairs, maintenance, fleet ownership, and service management
- Verification and validation of automated systems
- Human factors and the development of remote assistance and driving solutions
Project partners
- Coventry City Council
- Coventry University
- DL INSURANCE SERVICES LIMITED
- DRISK.AI LTD
- IPG AUTOMOTIVE UK LIMITED
- NATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTRE LIMITED (THE)
- OHMIO UK LTD
- Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
- University of Warwick
- West Midlands Combined Authority